Tufting button or the like



Feb. 16, 1932. "r. H. NEWTON ET AL TUFTING BUTTON OR THE LIKE FiledApril 8, 1951 INVENT R5 ATTORN EYJ Ito Patented Feb. 16, 1932 UNITEDSTATES PATENT OFFICE THOMAS H. NEWTON AND SAMUEL POLINSKY, OF NEW YORK,N. Y., ASSIGNORS TO DEFIANCE BUTTON MACHINE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.,A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK TUITING BUTTON OR THE LIKE Application filedApril 8, 1931. Serial No. 528,596.

This invention relates to a button adapted for use for upholstery or thelike and is especially adapted for use as a tufting button.

One object of the invention is the provision of a device which may bedetachably secured to a loop of cord or other binding material, thebutton being provided with means for preventing accidental withdrawal orloss of the button from the article to which it is attached.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a device which isprovided with a resilient tongue or arm which permits ready removal ofthe device from an article to which it is attached, but which normallykeeps the device in attached position.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and such other objects as mayhereinafter appear, this invention consists in the construction,combination, and arrangement of parts hereinafter described and thensought to be defined in the appended claims, reference being had to theaccompanying drawin forming a part hereof, and which show, merely forthe purpose of illustrative disclosure, two embodiments of ourinvention, it being expressly understood, however, that various changesmay be made in practice within the scope of the claims without digresing from our inventive idea.

Referring now to the drawings,

Figure 1 is a vertical section taken throi'igh a portion of anupholstered article showing the button in position.

Figure 2 is a cross section similar to Fig ure 1 showing the button inposition, but turned at 90 from the position shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of the button.

Figure 4 is a vertical transverse section taken substantially on line4-4: of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a perspective looking at the bottom of the button.

Figure 6 represents a perspective View loolo ing at the bottom ofanother form of a button, and

Figure 7 is a vertical cross section taken through the button shown inFigure 6.

In the drawings, the reference character 1 designates a portion of anupholstered article with a button 2 attached to the loop 3 of cord orother material. The button 2 is provided with a top or front member 4provided with a cloth or other covering 5 which is clamped between theflange 6 on the top or front member et and the flange 7 on the bottom orplate member 8.

Any other covering or front member may be used to form an ornamentalexterior for the button. The bottom or plate member 8 is provided withthe lip or projection 9 which is struck up from the surface thereof.

Diametrically opposite this lip or projec tion 9, the bottom platemember 8 is out or punched to form a plurality of cuts or slits 10, 11and 12. The strip of material 13 between slits 10 and 11 is forcedinwardly of i the plate member and the strip 14 adjacent the strip 13 isforced outwardly from the surface of the plate member 8 to provide meansfor receiving the legs 15 of the resilient Wire tongue 16 which isU-shaped or in the form of an open loop and which has a closed end orloop 17 The leg portions 15 pass under the out-struck strip 14 and restupon the instruck strip 13 with the ends passing through the slit 1Ounderneath the bottom plate memher 8. The strip 13 is provided with acentral bulge 18 which forms grooves or indentations 19 on each side toreceive and properly space and position the legs 15 of the tongue 16.Strip 1% forms a strap struck up from the back plate member 8 to receivethe legs 15 of the tongue 16 and form a bearing therefor and limit themovement of the twine or cord loop. The lip or projection 9 and thetongue 16 are positioned in alinement and substantially on a diameter ofthe bottom plate member 8 and the end 9' of the lip or projection 9 issubstantially in the plane of the tongue 16 so as to form a fasteningmeans for receiving and securing the loop of cord 3. It is to beexpressly understood, however, that we are not limited to this exactpositioning since the parts 9 and 16 may be spaced apart and the deviceis still adapted to function as pointed out herein. The tongue 16 may bemade of a sheet of material rather than in the form of a wire and alsocould be made integral with bottom plate member 8. The tongue 16' beingresiliently mounted may be moved so as to permit it to be spaced awayfrom the lip or projection 9 and so allow the button to be removed bypulling the head of the button and passing the loop of twine or cord 3between the tongue 16 and the lip or projection 9. However, the tongueis so attached that normally the button is held in locked or secureposition on the article to which it is attached. Intermediate strap 14and lip or projection 9, the back plate member is formed with adepression 20 which is adapted to receive the loop of twine or cordmaterial 3. 7

Referring nowto Figures 6 and 7 which show another form of ourinvention, the reference character 21 designates a back plate memberprovided with a struck up lip or projection 22 having the end 23 whichis adapted to co-operate with the tongue later to be described.

Diametrically, opposite this lip or projection 22 the back or bottomplate member 21 is cut or punched similarly to the one shown in theother figures to form a plurality of cuts or slits 24, 25 and 26. Astrip of material 27 is forced inwardly between slits 2% and 25 andstrip 28 adjacent the strip 27 is formed outwardly from the surface ofthe plate member 21 to provide means for receiving the legs 29 of theresilient wire tongue 30 which is in the form of a bent loop having theclosedend 31. The leg portions 29 pass under the strip 28 and rest uponthe instruck strip 27 with the ends passing through the slit 2&underneath the bottom plate member 21. The strip 27 is provided with acentral bulge 32 which forms grooves or indentations 33 on each side toreceive and properly space and position the legs 29 of the tongue 30.The ends of the legs 29 may be frictionally held in position so that itis unnecessary to solder the ends to the bottom plate member 21.However, we do not exclude the use of solder, since this may be usefulin some instances. Strip 28 forms a strap struck up from the back plate21 to receive the legs 29 of the tongue 30 and form the bearing thereforand limits the movement of the twine or cord loop.

The tongue 30 is bent to an angular form and will now be described inmore detail. The legs 29 are bent at an angle, as at 3 1, to provideportions which extend at an angle to the bottom or back plate member 21.Substantially centrally thereof the legs are bent, as at 35, and extendupwardly to a point adjacent the bottom plate 21 to provide a retainingportion for the twine or cord. loop. The bent portion 35 is locatedsubstantially centrally of the button and forms a definite loop area forreceiving and positioning the cord loop 3 so that the button is held incor rect position on an article. Beyond this portion and adjacent theback plate member 21 the legs 29 are again bent, as at 36, to form adownwardly extending portion 37 which extends at an angle to the back orbottom plate 21. It is to be noted that the lip or projection 22 extendsbetween the bent portions 37 at the end of the tongue and extends to apoint adjacent the bend 36 in the legs of the wire tongue. Thedownwardly extending portions 37 form a V-shaped guide with theprojection 22 so that the cord or twine loop 3 is guided into the looparea 35 readily and is then held in position on the desired article.

From a comparison of this modification with the modification firstdescribed, it will be apparent that in the present modification the wiretongue is formed with the loop-receiving portion 35 and it is notnecessary to depress a portion of the back plate member 21 as done inthe other modification in order to form a receiving space for the. twineor cord loop.

The mode of application of the embodiment shown in Figures 1-5 will beapparent from the foregoing description, but will be briefly outlinedhere to bring out further advantages of the device. As shown'in Figures1 and 2, the cord loop 3 is provided in an upholdstered article tomaintain the stuffing material in correct position so that it will notbe displaced when the article of upholstery is in use. The button isprovided so as to produce an article having a better appearance, andalso to prevent the cord or twine material 3 from pulling through thecovering for the stuifing material. The tongue 16 is resiliently mountedso that the twine or other material 3 may be threaded thereon and forcedbeyond the lip or projection 9. It is to be noted that the end 9 of thelip or projection 9 is adjacent the loop in the tongue member, and issubstantially in the same plane so as to provide, with the tongue, afastening means which prevents accidental removal of the button.However, if it is desired to remove the button for any reason, the headof the button is grasped and pulled outwardly, and the tongue beingresiliently mounted, will permit flexing thereof, and will allow theloop of twine or cord material 3 to pass free of the lip or projection9, and the button may then be removed.

The modification shown in Figures 6 and 7 is adapted for use similarlyto the embodiment shown in Figures l5, and it is not believed necessaryto repeat how the button is applied to and removed from the variousarticles.

From the foregoing it will be apparent that we have invented arelatively simple device which is cheap to manufacture and may bereadily attached to, and removed from, any desired article of upholsteryor the like.

What we claim is:

1. In a device of the character described, a plate member provided witha tongue projecting from one part of said plate member, and said platemember also being provided with a projection adapted to co-operate withsaid tongue to form a securing means for a loop of twine.

2. In a tuftin g button, a plate member provided with a resilient tongueprojecting from one part oi. said plate member, and said plate memberalso being provided on another part thereof with a separate projectionin substantial alinement with said tongue and adapted to co-operate withsaid tongue to form a securing means for a loop of twine.

A tuiting button, comprising, a back plate member, said back platemember being provided with a projection, and also being provided with awire tongue inthe form of an open loop with the closed end projectingtherefrom, said projection extending adjacent said loop of said wiretongue.

4:. A tufting button of the character described, including, a back platemember provided with a projection. and also provided with a wire tonguewhich extends over said projection and is in alinement therewith, saidtongue and projection being adapted to cooperate to provide a fasteningmeans to dotzuihahly secure the button to an article of upholstery orthe like.

In a button of the character described, a back plate member providedwith a projection, and also provided with a wire tongue projectingtherefrom and adapted to co-opcrate with said projection to form asecuring means for a loop of twine, said back plate member also beingprovided with means to provide a bearing for said wire tongue.

6. In a button of the character described, a back plate member providedwith a projection struck up from the surface thereof and also providedwith an arm secured at its one end to said back plate member andextending over said projection and adapted to cooperate therewith toprovide a fastening means to detachably secure the button to any desiredarticle.

T. In a tuifting button, a plate member provided with a resilient tongueprojecting from said plate member, and said member also being providedwith a projection adapted to cooperate with said tongue, said tongue andprojection overlapping each other to form a fastening means for receivina loop of thread or cord, said resilient tongue being adapted to bemoved away from said projection to permit removal of the button from theloop of thread or cord.

8. In a cutting button, a back plate member provided with a. projection,a wire tongue in the form of an open loop with the closed end projectingfrom said plate member, said plate member being provided with openingsto re ceive and position the ends of the wire tongue, said tongue andprojection being in substan tial alinement, and said projectionextending adjacent said loop of said wire tongue.

9. In a tufting button, a back plate member provided with a projection,a U-shaped wire tongue with the closed end projecting from said platemember, said plate member being provided with a struck-in portionprovided with grooves or indentations to receive the legs of said wiretongue, said tongue and projection being in substantial alinement, andsaid projection extending adjacent said U-shaped wire tongue, saidtongue and projection being adapted to co-operate to provide a fasteningmeans to detachably secure the button to an article of upholstery or thelike.

10. In a tufting button, a back plate member provided with a projection,a wire tongue in the form of an open loop with the closed end projectingfrom said plate member, said plate member being provided with a struckinportion provided with grooves or indentations to receive and hold thelegs of said wire tongue, said tongue and projection being insubstantial alinement, said projection extending adjacent said loop ofsaid wire tongue, said. tongue and projection being adapted to cooperateto provide a fastening means to detacltiably secure the button to anydesired article, said back plate member also being provided with meansto provide a bearing for said wire tongue.

11. In a device of the character described, a plate member provided witha tongue projecting from one part of said plate member, said platemember also being provided with a projection adapted to co-opcratc withsaid tongue to form a securing means for a loop of twine or cord, saidtongue being provided with a bent portion intermediate its ends adaptedto receive the loop of twine or cord.

12. In a button of the character described, a back plate member providedwith a projection and also provided with awire tongue projectingtherefrom and adapted to co-op- 0 ate with said projection to form asecuring means for a loop of twine or cord, said tongue being providedwith a plurality of bent portions, one of which is adapted to form aguiding means for a loop of twine or cord, and another bent portionbeing adapted to cooperate with said projection to provide a fasteningmeans to detachably secure the button to any desired article.

13. In a button of the character described, a back plate member providedwith a projection struck up therefrom and provided with a resilienttongue extending from said projection and adapted to co-operatetherewith to provide a fastening means to detachably secure the buttonto any desired article, said tongue being frictionally held in positionon said back plate member.

14. In a tufting button, a back plate member provided with a projection,a wire tongue in the form of an open loop with the closed end projectingfrom said plate member, said Wire tongue being frictionally held inposition, said wire tongue being provided with a plurality of bentportions, one of the bent portions co-operating with said back platemember to form a cord or twine receiving space, another of the bentportions being adapted to co-operate with said projection to provide afastening means to detachably secure the button to an article ofupholstery or the like.

15. In a tufting button, a back plate member provided with a projection,a wire tongue in the form of an open loop with the closed end projectingfrom said plate member, said wire tongue being frictionally held inposition, said wire tongue being provided with a plurality of bentportions, one of the bent portions co-operating with said back platemember to form a cord or twine receiving space, another of the bentportion-s being adapted to co-operate with said projection to provide afastening means to detachably secure the button to an article ofupholstery or the like, said projection extending to a point adjacentsaid last-mentioned bent portion.

In testimony that we claim the foregoing. we have hereunto set our handthis 27th day of March, 1931.

THOMAS H. NEl/VTON. SAMUEL POLINSKY.

